Ease into your ride with the promise of Mt. Atkinson coffee, in a building originally commissioned as the National Bank Gold Refinery in 1914, before following the Ohinemuri River through the Karangahake Gorge.

Pack a torch and marvel at the 1100m long tunnel which took five years to complete using picks and shovels. Hop off the bike to discover the unique surroundings of the staircase Owharoa Falls, a series of three waterfalls.

Just a stones throw away, pause for a unique dining experience with a carefully crafted lunch menu, showcasing seasonal dishes using homegrown organic produce. A short ride from Waikino, explore the concrete cyanide tank stands reminiscent of ancient ruins which are among the remains of the Victoria Battery, constructed in 1897 to crush ore from the Martha Mine.

At the Waikino Memorial Bridge cross the river to ex­pe­ri­ence award winning Eliza’s Claim Gold Gin with four­teen dif­fer­ent botan­i­cals, and enjoy story telling of times past and present, before a gentle return ride to Paeroa.